Genesis Invitational Golf Betting Tips
The PGA Tour heads back to the iconic Torrey Pines South Course this week for the third Signature Event of the season - The Genesis Invitational.
The elite 71-player field includes some of the world’s best golfers, setting the stage for an exciting battle on one of golf’s most challenging courses.
This year marks a significant shift as the event moves from Riviera Country Club to Torrey Pines, a venue renowned for hosting major championships, including Tiger Woods’ legendary 2008 U.S. Open victory.
While Woods, the tournament host, has withdrawn from competing for personal reasons, he will still be present to welcome players and fans to this prestigious event.
The par-72 South Course at Torrey Pines is a true test of skill and driving accuracy.
It stretches a daunting 7,765 yards, making it one of the longest on the PGA Tour and is known for its narrow fairways, thick rough, and small Poa annua greens.
Players must excel in critical areas such as driving distance, strokes gained off-the-tee, and long iron play.
The course’s coastal location also brings unpredictable winds into play, adding another layer of difficulty.
Tip 1 – Rory McIlroy to win and each-way - 15/2
Rory McIlroy’s decision to prioritise quality over quantity in his quest to end his long major drought is going well so far. The Northern Irishman comes into this event fresh, having taken a week off following his win at Pebble Beach.
McIlroy has won two of his last four events and finished T3 and T4 in the other two.
He finished two strokes clear of Shane Lowry at Pebble Beach after posting two rounds of 66 and a 65 on moving day.
He has six PGA Tour wins on Poa annua greens, more than anyone else in the field, and his combination of driving distance and improved putting makes him a strong contender on this lengthy course.
While McIlroy hasn’t won at Torrey Pines before, he did finish T7 at the course in the 2021 US Open and his recent form suggests he could go all the way this time.
Tip 2 – Harris English - Top 10 Finish - 5/1
Harris English comes into this event with momentum after winning last month’s Farmers Insurance Open at this very venue.
English showcased his ability to navigate Torrey Pines’ challenging layout by excelling in strokes gained approach and putting—two critical stats for success.
The American’s best-ever major finish of third at the US Open came here and his familiarity with the course and confidence from his recent victory make him a solid pick for a top-10 finish.
Tip 3 – Adam Scott Top 5 Finish - 12/1
Adam Scott should also be full of confidence after an impressive final round at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. His Sunday-best 64 vaulted him up the leaderboard to a T22 finish, signaling that his game is trending in the right direction.
Scott has proven he can thrive in high-class fields outside of major championships. His performances over recent months include runner-up finishes at the Scottish Open and BMW Championship, a fourth-place result at the Tour Championship, and a third-place showing at the DP World Tour Championship.
The Australian also has a strong track record at Torrey Pines South Course, having finished second here in 2019 and added a T10 in 2021, demonstrating his comfort with the course’s demanding set-up.